I like belly dance costumes that have decorations sewn onto the skirt. 🙂 For this type of skirt, you don’t have to wear a separate belt, which can be more comfortable for some of you. At least for me – less opportunity for costume malfunction 😉 But how do you sew decorations to the stretch waistband of… Read more →
In my last video, you saw how to make a heart shaped beaded applique. And this week I want to share with you this paisley beaded applique. I love paisley designs, and they look great on costumes in every colour. Let’s get started! Download the free paisley patterns here! To make these paisley appliques, you need: Felt – to use… Read more →
Valentine’s Day is coming up! So today I want to share with you how I made this heart shaped beaded applique. It’s perfect for Valentine’s Day theme costume decorations or just make one as an accent piece like a hair accessory or Valentine’s Day decor or DIY gift. If you stick to neutral colours like I did here, you can… Read more →
A few months ago, I treated myself to a new phone – Samsung Galaxy S7. I wasn’t even going to get the latest & greatest (I was using Galaxy S2 at the time), but the store (and my fiance) convinced me into getting this smartphone. I must say, I’m so happy they did! The phone comes… Read more →
Welcome back to Your Sparkly Wardrobe Project! 😀 Your Sparkly Wardrobe Project is a collaboration project I’m doing with a lovely dancer Mahin, she’s got a ton of experience and knowledge in belly dancing. And we are taking turns each week to show you how to make the most out of your belly dance costume wardrobe and give you fresh… Read more →
Last week I announced that the enrolment to my online Belly Dance Costume Workshop (BDCW) is opening on May 22, 2016. I’ve been receiving messages and questions from excited dancers 🙂 If you have questions about the workshop, feel free to email me at mao@sparklybelly.com. I’m happy to answer your questions, and it’s great to know what you are wondering… Read more →
Spring is here! And it’s time for spring cleaning. 😉 If you are like me and enjoy costume making, it’s super easy to accumulate fabric, scrap fabric, trims, beads, old jewelries that can be recycled, old dresses that can be recycled, old bras that can be used as bases for next costume bras, old or inexpensive costumes that can be… Read more →
Last week I did a review on a whole bunch of beads sent to me by PandaHall. I’m receiving positive feedback on the review, so I’ll think about recommending more products and sharing more coupons I find in the future 🙂 This week I’ll show you how to make a beaded lace applique and DIY barefoot sandals using some of… Read more →
One of the questions I get asked often is where I purchase my costume making supplies. Recently a beads company called PandaHall reached out to me and sent me some of their products in exchange for my review video. So here’s my honest review. Click to Get Free Updates from Sparkly Belly! PandaHall Review The company is based in China,… Read more →
Earlier this month, my fiance Navid and I visited my family in Japan, and on our way there, we stopped at a store called Beads Factory in Tokyo. See this lovely shop and what I bought AND giveaway details in the video 🙂 Click here to sign up for Sparkly Belly newsletter! 🙂 Beads Factory has an amazing selection of… Read more →